Part-Time Sales Associate - Seasonal

1002 Columbia Brands USA, LLC.; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts from all brands (e.

Wellness time off

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a part-time Retail Associate to assist customers, promote products, and maintain store standards. You will deliver a personalized shopping experience, share product knowledge, and participate in the sales process to drive store profitability.

You will support cash handling, loyalty programs, and inventory restocking while representing the Columbia Sportswear Brand in a dynamic, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• No specific education required; HS diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years of experience in a similar role or specialization is common.
• Strong interpersonal communication and experience engaging customers and selling merchandise.
• Proficient with POS systems and basic inventory software.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers with personalized conversation to understand needs and preferences.
• Make product recommendations using knowledge of features and benefits to influence buying decisions.
• Handle cash register transactions efficiently and accurately and link customers to loyalty programs.
• Restock and maintain store presentation to ensure full product displays and accessibility.
• Support store leadership with daily operations and policy knowledge.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Retail sales experience

POS systems proficiency

Inventory management

Education

HS diploma or GED preferred

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Job Details

Part-time Regular and Seasonal Hourly Retail Associate (NSO) RSR101 $xx per hour Hiring 18 + years old Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement.

Wellness time off to support your health and wellness journey.

• Employee Discounts from all our brands including Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) provide access to free mental health services, financial services, discounts on fitness programs, and more!
• Fun, engaging, energetic team focused on helping you grow!

ABOUT THE POSITION

With over 430 retail stores worldwide, our associates are essential to our business. From ensuring product availability on the sales floor to creating eye-catching visual displays to addressing customer inquiries to running an efficient checkout process, our associates create memorable customer experiences while simultaneously assisting the Store Leadership team in supporting Columbia Sportswear Company’s mission of “Connecting Active People with Their Passions.”

As a Retail Associate, you will serve as Brand Ambassadors for our Company, Brands, and our products. You will engage consumers to provide a personalized shopping experience and leverage your product knowledge to guide consumers to products that match their needs. Retail Associates share product features and benefits and our brand story to influence consumer buying decisions and inspire consumer brand loyalty.

You will contribute to the profitability and performance of the store and assist the Store Leadership Team in supporting our company mission: "Connecting Active People with Their Passions."

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• engages consumers in personalized conversation to understand their needs and preferences.
• Leverages product knowledge to make product recommendations and answer consumer questions.
• Use selling techniques and product features and benefits to influence buying decisions.
• Acts as a Brand Ambassador, sharing our Columbia Sportswear Brand story and embodying our Company values to enhance the consumer experience.
• Merchandises products tell compelling product stories that will influence consumer buying decisions.
• Restocks and maintains sales floor standards to ensure full product presentations and product accessibility.
• Performs required cash register transactions (e.g., sales, returns, and exchanges) efficiently and accurately; engages consumer throughout the transaction and connects them to the company loyalty programs.
• Contributes to store inventory accuracy by receiving and processing incoming and outgoing products accurately and efficiently.
• Acquires necessary knowledge of store policies, procedures, and programs to execute day to-day operations.

YOU HAVE

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
• 2 (or less) years of experience in a position or specialization.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and experience engaging consumers and selling merchandise.
• Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.
• 18 years of age or older

JOB CONDITIONS

Frequently in a more active environment (i.e., it requires the ability to constantly move about) that can be physical or strenuous (frequently adjusting/moving items weighing up to 40 lbs.). They may frequently use specialized equipment and may have exposure to dust and noise. Occasionally it requires the ability to work in place. Ability to communicate clearly with others. Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, which may change seasonally and in response to location‑specific business trends or forecasts. All local, state, and federal laws are adhered to when evaluating your availability.

This job description is not meant to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer temporary employees benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match.

Employees must be age 18 and have worked 1,000 hours.

We also offer generous employee discounts.

Temporary employees are eligible for Wellness Time Off, which complies with all applicable state and local paid leave laws.

Contact

Learn more about our family of brands here.

Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Our four primary brands — Columbia®, Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL® and prAna® — complement each other to address the diverse needs of active consumers and their products have gained an international reputation for their innovation, quality and performance.